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Message: [QUOTE="Chin Diesel, post: 3572788, member: 34"] Yes, based on what we have seen from performance on the court, I think 3 or less can make an entire career's worth of money playing basketball. Bouk is a definite. He will get drafted next year and be a first round pick. So, he gets the money up front on first contract. Other than Bouk, there isn't a guaranteed NBA player on the roster. Bunch of people are throwing out Andre Jackson, but I want to see him play first. Even if us UConn fans think he was underrated and should be a top 30 recruit, the numbers aren't very good for players in that ranking range to make it to the NBA. I think Whaley can make a bunch overseas and could potentially get a free agent look to make an NBA roster. Not sure if Josh can play overseas or not, but he isn't NBA material. Same with TP. We haven't seen Javonte, or Richie Springs play yet. From what I've seen of Martin, he's not going to the NBA. Akok is intriguing and may be the second best prospect based on his speed, shot blocking and shooting as a stretch 4. In the backcourt, Gaffney, Cole and Adams aren't anywhere ready to be in the NBA. Out of those three I think Gaffney has the best chance of being the #3 PG on an NBA roster. This is by no means a knock on these kids. With only two rounds in the draft and the foreigners, it's tough to get a contract. On any given year there are five schools or less with 3 or more NBA players on the roster. I think several of them can pocket $1-$2 million bouncing around, playing ball and seeing parts of the world before they are 30. They'll be taxed at high rates as single with no dependents and many overseas locations have even higher rates. That money means you still have to work another 30 years. [/QUOTE]

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